[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 42 (Monday, March 3, 2008)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 11513-11514]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 08-940]



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Part V





The President





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Proclamation 8221--American Red Cross Month, 2008



Proclamation 8222--Save Your Vision Week, 2008
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                Proclamation 8221 of February 28, 2008

                
American Red Cross Month, 2008

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                In 1881, Clara Barton established the American Red 
                Cross, and for years afterward, she led that 
                organization in its noble cause to provide healing, 
                comfort, and hope to those in need. Today, her legacy 
                lives on through the millions of individuals who have 
                answered the timeless call to serve others. During 
                American Red Cross Month, we honor this charitable 
                organization, and we reflect on its remarkable 
                achievements and contributions to our country.

                The American Red Cross exemplifies the good heart of 
                this Nation by leading humanitarian efforts at home and 
                around the world. This past year the American Red Cross 
                provided food, comfort, and medical assistance to the 
                victims of the tragic bridge collapse in Minnesota, the 
                devastating wildfires in California, and the tornadoes 
                that affected several Southern States. From the 
                mountains of Peru to the lowlands of Bangladesh, the 
                American Red Cross and its partners helped to provide 
                relief abroad to those affected by natural disasters 
                and humanitarian emergencies.

                The American Red Cross also helps provide vital 
                assistance by organizing blood drives, teaching health 
                and safety programs, and providing lifesaving supplies. 
                By compassionately supporting our men and women in 
                uniform and their families, it helps to lift the 
                spirits of our wounded warriors. During this month, we 
                send our heartfelt gratitude to the volunteers and 
                staff of the American Red Cross.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America and Honorary Chairman of the 
                American Red Cross, by virtue of the authority vested 
                in me by the Constitution and laws of the United 
                States, do hereby proclaim March 2008 as American Red 
                Cross Month. I commend the dedicated efforts of the 
                American Red Cross, and I encourage all Americans to 
                help make our world a better place by volunteering 
                their time, energy, and talents for others.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                twenty-eighth day of February, in the year of our Lord 
                two thousand eight, and of the Independence of the 
                United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
                second. 
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 08-940
Filed 2-29-08; 8:58 am]
Billing code 3195-01-P